For a family in need

This message is for everyone but I want to focus on the parents in particular … some of us are fortunate enough to not deal with the pain of a child who suffers an illness. Some of us are lucky enough to not experience weekly infusions, chemo treatments and testing, as well as complications related to diseases as simple as the common cold. Sadly my brother lives with this reality day in and day out. Kelly was diagnosed with ALL in August 2022 at the tender age of 11. For those who are not familiar this is a form of cancer in the blood also known as acute lymphocytic leukemia. Initially the doctor said “the remission rates are high in patients her ago so the outcomes are good”. They clung onto the words from the doctor for hope but they had no idea what was to come. A few months ago she was restricted to a walker due to long term steroid use that has started to disintegrate her bones, she’s been subject to weekly infusion treatments and spinal taps. To make matters worse any illness she encounters puts her in a deathly, vulnerable state. It’s heartbreaking witnessing my brother and kio face everything day in and out. The pain yet strength that I have witnessed them endure is astonishing, I wonder if I too would have their strength if I were in their shoes. Needless to say they have “suffered in silence “ for over a year not requesting the help of anyone even when it was offered. I allowed them to be humble and gave them the opportunity to request help when needed, but they never did. I have come to realize they are too good of people to request help from those around them; they never wanted to burden anyone. As of today my niece is currently in ICU with a breathing tube. I understand that is a lot to take in but it is also reality, a reality my brother and Kio face day in and day out. To see your child in an ICU bed completely helpless is a nightmare most of us parents are fortunate enough to never experience. Moral of the story is life is not fair and it could happen to any one of us. The least we can do is support those who are unfortunate enough to deal with these circumstances day in an out. Any and all donations are appreciated, the burden of an ill child is not limited to medical bills especially when you have other children to care for. I ask that we all show this family they are not alone in this battle. If you know my brother you know he is the last person to ask for help but the first to offer help to those in need. I’m just trying to be a fraction of the person he is by asking for help on his behalf. No child deserves this life, no parent should endure this; please find it in your heart to make any form of donation. My brother is too prideful to ask for help but I can no longer witness my blood suffer in silence. Let’s be blessed this is not our everyday reality and provide support to those who deal with the trials and tribulations of this treacherous disease every single day. Let’s do this for them and let’s do this for our sweet Kelly. We’re FAMILY so when one suffers we ALL suffer.